Public elementary schools in Kentucky achieve an average science proficiency of 26% (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Kentucky is Phelps Elementary School with 80-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 54.5%
84.5%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 62%
Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Phelps Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gamaliel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Woodfill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-5
1025 Alexandria Pk
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-0506
Rank: #44.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 441-2444
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Custer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
14880 Hwy 690
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Custer, KY 40115
(270) 756-3040
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Highland-turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
861 Pride Ave
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6030
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Scapa At Bluegrass
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 4-8
400 Lafayette Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3332
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Ashland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-5
195 N Ashland Ave
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3243
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3243
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Burning Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
9847 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3138
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3138
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Cairo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-5
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
501 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Perryville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
418 West Fourth St
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Perryville, KY 40468
(859) 936-7500
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Sublimity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
900 Sublimity School Rd
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
London, KY 40744
(606) 862-4692
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Whitley County East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
13781 Hwy 92e
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Siler, KY 40763
(606) 549-7097
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Anchorage Independent Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-8
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Beechwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-6
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4618
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Clays Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-5
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3355
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-5
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
440 Dudley Road
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-8226
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Farristown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-8
751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 387-8600
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-5
12518 Ridgemoor Dr
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
River Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-5260
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-5
1251 Beaumont Centre Lane
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3132
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Science Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-8
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Burnside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Cold Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
4012 W Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4632
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Dunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: K-5
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Fancy Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-6
270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
(270) 674-4820
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Kyrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-4
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Lyon County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
201 Fairview Ave
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9715
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Rank: #28 - 3728. - 37.
Symsonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-6
11730 State Route 131
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
Symsonia, KY 42082
(270) 674-4860
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average public elementary schools science proficiency?
The Kentucky average public elementary schools science proficiency is 26%% for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency in Kentucky?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Kentucky include Phelps Elementary School, Gamaliel Elementary School and Woodfill Elementary School.
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